How to Lose a Job in 10 Ways

I have never been a fan of the term "dream job," because as a job search newbie your goal should be to get the right job, not the dream job.

How to Lose a Job in 10 Ways

I have never been a fan of the term "dream job," because as a job search newbie your goal should be to get the right job, not the dream job. The reality of your first job search is that right out of college, you may be laced with unrealistic expectations. Generation Y and Z, the college kids and 20-somethings, have unfortunately been given a stereotype. We are viewed as the "entitled generation," and with that comes an upward battle to prove our worth to a company. What is college failing to teach us about the "real" job search? As a young professional, there are things I wish someone would have given me a heads up about during the job search and interview process. Sometimes simple mistakes are putting qualified candidates at the bottom of the barrel. Think How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days -- but instead, "How to Lose a Job in 10 Ways."